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Antelope Horn and Spot-Resolving Decoction

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Antelope Horn and Spot-Resolving Decoction,Grape-like Rash. In children, external invasion by pathogenic qi of the four seasons that is out of season becomes stagnant in the skin without erupting; when it does erupt, it forms blue-purple spots of varying sizes, resembling grapes in color, which may appear anywhere on the head, face, or body, accompanied by fever and thirst.

Formulas Name : Antelope Horn and Spot-Resolving Decoction

Chinese Name : 羚角化斑汤

Drug Formulation

8 fen of antelope horn, 3 qian of gypsum, 1 qian of Anemarrhena rhizome, 1 qian of ginseng, 1 qian of licorice, 1 qian of Scrophularia root, 1 qian of Saposhnikovia root, 1 qian of Atractylodes rhizome, 1 qian of Arctium seed.

Source

*Complete Book of Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Grape-like Rash. In children, external invasion by pathogenic qi of the four seasons that is out of season becomes stagnant in the skin without erupting; when it does erupt, it forms blue-purple spots of varying sizes, resembling grapes in color, which may appear anywhere on the head, face, or body, accompanied by fever and thirst.

Instructions for Use

Add 10 pieces of Bamboo Leaf to the above formula, decoct until reduced to 6 fen, and take after meals.

Antelope Horn and Spot-Resolving Decoction，*Complete Book of Surgical Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 4.，Grape-like Rash. In children, external invasion by pathogenic qi of the four seasons that is out of season becomes stagnant in the skin without erupting; when it does erupt, it forms blue-purple spots of varying sizes, resembling grapes in color, which may appear anywhere on the head, face, or body, accompanied by fever and thirst.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
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